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If in Chicago, try the North Branch bike path. You might be able to park your rig along the westbound lane of Devon Ave in Chicago. There is a lane for parallel parking that is usually empty.
The North Branch bike path runs through the Cook County forest preserve without traveling on streets. It provides a 35+ mile out and back ride.
See:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=530323
Pictures from the North Branch start at post #5.
A link with a map is here:
http://www.fpdcc.com/tier3.php?conte...8&file=map_68e
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